Attorney General DeWine Warns of “Can You Hear Me” Calls Reported in Ohio

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that since Friday, several Ohioans have reported suspicious calls from callers asking “Can you hear me?”

Similar calls have been reported throughout the country as part of an alleged scam to trick consumers into responding “Yes” and using their response to place unauthorized charges on their phone or utility bill.… Read full story

Amber Alert for Janylia Fails

Amber Alert issued by the Columbus Police Department for the following regions: Central Ohio, which includes the following counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, and Union. Be on the lookout for an abducted child. On 1/30/17 at 7:49 AM, 4 yo taken in running vehicle from the area of 1580 North 4th St, Columbus, Ohio.… Read full story

Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jan 30 2017


Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jan 30 2017
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)

Shelia Devore, of Danville, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on January 29th 2017.

A victim, of the 16000 block of Wooster Road in Mount Vernon, reported that unknown person(s) vandalized his truck with eggs and other substances on January 29th 2017.… Read full story

MVHS Students Win MLK Essay Contest

 

The 14th Annual Knox County Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Breakfast included an essay contest sponsored by the Knox County Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Committee, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and Kenyon College. The purpose of the essay contest is to encourage middle and high school students to think critically about Dr.

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Court Security Officer Job Available

Court Security Officer
Date added: January 27, 2017
Department: Mount Vernon Municipal Court
Required/Accepted: Resume, Cover Letter and References
Closing Date: February 17, 2017
Status: Conducting Interviews February 24, 2017
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Post through February 17, 2017
COURT SECURITY OFFICER
(Full-time)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Mount Vernon Municipal Court is recruiting for a full-time Court Security Officer.
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